#A82D25 Hex Color
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Deep and fairly saturated, brick red #a82d25 carries a warm terracotta undertone without the brightness of a pure red. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, where its earthy heat reads grounded instead of loud. White text passes contrast standards behind this hex code, so it holds up for buttons and labels. Pair it with sage or cream to soften the warmth.
Questions about #a82d25
What is #a82d25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a82d25 is rgb(168, 45, 37), in HSL hsl(4, 64%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 78%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a82d25?
#a82d25 pairs well with sage, cream, and charcoal, which soften its heat. For stronger contrast, deep navy works better than camel or beige, keeping the palette rich instead of muddy.
Is #a82d25 readable on white or black?
#a82d25 has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.